Program Overview
The Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business combines law and business education to provide students with the knowledge and skills to excel in both legal and business careers. It emphasizes the practical application of law in the corporate world, highlighting the benefits of a law degree for aspiring accountants and business professionals. Graduates are well-prepared for various career paths in both sectors, including law, finance, and management.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business is a combined degree program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of both law and business. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a wide range of legal and business careers. The program emphasizes the importance of understanding the corporate and business world to make informed decisions as a lawyer. It highlights the benefits of combining a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a Bachelor of Business, particularly in areas like accounting, where graduates can pursue careers as practicing lawyers or accountants. The program also emphasizes the importance of networking and building connections within professional bodies and associations. The curriculum is designed in consultation with academics, industry contacts, and students to ensure that the skills and knowledge acquired are relevant to the current job market.
Outline:
The program requires a total of 120 credit points and is structured as follows:
- Spine (9 credit points):
- MSP100 Career Learning: Managing Your Career (3 credit points)
- 3 Specified Elective Units (6 credit points)
- BUS399 Business Models and Competition (3 credit points) OR LLB210 The Law of Costs (3 credit points) OR LLB301 Internships (WIL) (3 credit points) OR LLB312 Law Moot (3 credit points) OR LLB314 Introduction to Mooting (3 credit points) OR LLB328 Trial Advocacy (3 credit points) OR LLB333 Indigenous Law Clinic (6 credit points) OR LLB334 Family Law Clinic (6 credit points) OR LLB336 Human Rights Law Clinic (6 credit points) OR LLB338 Clinical Legal Education (6 credit points) OR LLB346 Internships (WIL) 2 (3 credit points) OR LLB347 Advanced Mooting (3 credit points) OR LLB391 Alternative Dispute Resolution (3 credit points) OR LLB393 Community Legal Education (Street Law) (3 credit points) OR MSP200 Building Employability Skills (3 credit points) OR MSP201 Real World Learning (3 credit points) OR MSP202 The Search for Everything: Data Analytics and Storytelling in the Twenty-First Century (3 credit points)
- Course Core (87 credit points):
- Law Units (75 credit points):
- Required (54 credit points):
- LLB100 Foundations of Law (6 credit points)
- LLB130 Criminal Law and Procedure (3 credit points)
- LLB152 Torts (3 credit points)
- LLB200 Skills for Legal Practice (3 credit points)
- LLB204 Statutory Interpretation (3 credit points)
- LLB251 Equity (3 credit points)
- LLB253 Property Law A (3 credit points)
- LLB254 Property Law B (3 credit points)
- LLB259 Constitutional Law (3 credit points)
- LLB260 Contract Law (6 credit points)
- LLB352 Evidence (3 credit points)
- LLB353 Trusts (3 credit points)
- LLB358 Australian Administrative Law (3 credit points)
- LLB450 Civil Procedure (3 credit points)
- LLB452 Corporations Law (3 credit points)
- LLB468 Ethics and Professional Responsibility (3 credit points)
- Specified Electives (21 credit points):
- LLB201 Policing & Crime Prevention (3 credit points) OR LLB212 Australian Costs Law (3 credit points) OR LLB203 Indigenous Peoples, Law and Society (3 credit points) OR LLB230 White Collar Crime (3 credit points) OR LLB301 Internships (WIL) (3 credit points) OR LLB305 Native Title Law (3 credit points) OR LLB307 IP: Regulating Innovation and Creativity (3 credit points) OR LLB311 International Trade Law (3 credit points) OR LLB312 Law Moot (3 credit points) OR LLB314 Introduction to Mooting (3 credit points) OR LLB316 Basic Principles of Taxation Law (3 credit points) OR LLB319 Insurance Law (3 credit points) OR LLB323 Social and Welfare Law (3 credit points) OR LLB325 Comparative Law (3 credit points) OR LLB327 Refugee Law (3 credit points) OR LLB328 Trial Advocacy (3 credit points) OR LLB330 Law Reform and Access to Justice (3 credit points) OR LLB332 Commercial Law (3 credit points) OR LLB335 Mining and Natural Resources Law (3 credit points) OR LLB337 Legal Protection of International Human Rights (3 credit points) OR LLB339 Shipping Law (3 credit points) OR LLB342 European Union Law (3 credit points) OR LLB348 Media Law (3 credit points) OR LLB350 Legal Theory and Research (3 credit points) OR LLB356 Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Law (3 credit points) OR LLB363 Employment Relations Law (3 credit points) OR LLB365 Public International Law (3 credit points) OR LLB367 Law of Planning (3 credit points) OR LLB370 Family Law (3 credit points) OR LLB372 Work Health and Safety Law (3 credit points) OR LLB376 International Human Rights Organisations (3 credit points) OR LLB381 Supervised Legal Research (3 credit points) OR LLB389 Psychology and Law (3 credit points) OR LLB391 Alternative Dispute Resolution (3 credit points) OR LLB393 Community Legal Education (Street Law) (3 credit points) OR LLB397 Mediation (3 credit points)
- Business Units (12 credit points):
- BUS123 Management in a Global Environment (3 credit points)
- BUS124 Global Marketing (3 credit points)
- BUS163 Introduction to Accounting (3 credit points)
- BUS171 Foundations of Economics (3 credit points)
Careers:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business program are well-prepared for a wide range of careers in both the legal and business sectors. Some potential career paths include:
- Lawyer: Graduates can pursue careers as lawyers in various fields, including commercial law, corporate law, and investment law.
- Legal Advisor in the Corporate Sector: Graduates can work as legal advisors for businesses, providing legal counsel on a range of matters.
- Commercial Lawyer: Graduates can specialize in commercial law, advising businesses on contracts, transactions, and other legal issues.
- Investment Lawyer: Graduates can work in the financial sector, advising on investment transactions and regulatory compliance. Graduates can also work in government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), or other sectors as in-house counsel.
Other:
- The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA) and recognized by the Malaysia Bar Council.
- The Bachelor of Laws satisfies the University education requirements for the practice of law in Western Australia. However, additional requirements must be met after completion of the degree before a candidate can be admitted to the practice of law in the state.
- Students enrolled in Law and Business (LLB/BBus) (course code B1369) are exempt from completing BSL165/BUS165 Foundations of Business Law.
- Murdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment program that provides additional points to students from regional, Indigenous, and low socio-economic backgrounds. Courses offered at the Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
